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All rights reserved.The Wizard of Oz (1999, DVD)
| Movie Description A young girl named Dorothy is bored of her gray life on a Kansas farm. When her house is whisked away by a tornado it lands somewhere over the rainbow in a Technicolor world, and Dorothy knows she's not in Kansas anymore. The beloved, incomparable classic based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 book is a musical and visual candy store. The film has proved so influential that it is impossible to even enumerate those of its elements which have permeated other cultural mediums, or even subsequent films which quote it visually or verbally. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture. Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Song ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow"). **On moratorium from MGM.
Notes "The Wizard of Oz" will go on Moratorium January 31, 1997. The film is in sepia tone and three-strip Technicolor. Originally not rated, but given an MPAA G rating for video. In L. Frank Baum's book, Dorothy's magical slippers weren't ruby-red, but silver. The original Tin Man was Buddy Ebsen. He was replaced after his makeup, which contained pure aluminum dust, coated his lungs and left him hospitalized. Jack Haley took over the role and wore a safer, paste-based makeup. The studio wanted W.C. Fields for the role of the Wizard of Oz, but his asking price was too high. Shirley Temple was considered for the role of Dorothy. "Over the Rainbow" was originally cut from the movie because MGM executives thought it slowed down the film's pace. A "Jitterbug" musical number was also cut from the final print. A longer version of "If I Only Had a Brain" was discovered in the MGM vaults in 1973, choreographed by Busby Berkeley. The versions with additional material run around 119 minutes. Aired originally on the CBS Television Network November 3, 1956. The CBS Television Network celebrated the film's 40th year on television May 10, 1996 by showing an original, unedited print of the film that included the "Jitterbug" dance sequence and other footage never screened in theatres. In addition, the station ran a documentary on the making of the movie. Angela Lansbury hosted the special. MGM/UA Home Video #101656 runs 126 minutes, 55 seconds, and includes a restored print of the film and supplementary materials. Among the additional footage is Ray Bolger's Scarecrow dance number; the "Jitterbug" number; Buddy Ebsen's rendition of "If I Only Had a Heart;" the original trailer; and Judy Garland at the 1939 Oscars. The MGM/UA laserdisc (105204) includes a bilingual analog track with the dialogue dubbed in Spanish on one channel and in French on the other. Additional cast: Pat Walshe (Nikko) and Toto (as Toto, the Dog). Additional credits: Na, DVD Features: Region 1 Encoding Keep Case Behind-the-Scenes Documentary "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," Hosted by Angela Lansbury Magical Array of Outtake Musical Numbers: Scarecrow's "If I Only Had a Brain" Dance, Buddy Ebsen "If I Only Had a Heart," "Hail, Hail! The Witch is Dead," "Over the Rainbow" Reprise, and "The Jitterbug" 5 Theatrical Trailers and Newsreel Excerpts Spanning 1939-1998 Vintage Excerpts From Previous and Subsequent Versions of THE WIZARD OF OZ: 1925 and 1933 Silent Films, 1933 Cartoon, and 1967 "Off to See the Wizard" Animated TV Series Interviews With Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Margaret Hamilton Stills Galleries of Character Portraits and Special Effects Behind-the-Scenes: Sketches/Storyboards, Costume/Makup Tests, Harold Arlen Home Movies, and More "The Merry Music of Oz" Audio Supplement: Hours of Original Recording Session Material Accessible Via 18 Selectible Buttons on the Emerald City Jukebox 2 Audio Bonuses Never Before Available on Home Video: - Radio Show "Good News of 1939" - Promotional Radio Trailer "Leo is On the Air" Awards 1939Academy AwardsBest Juvenile ActressJudy Garland, 1939Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreHerbert Stothart, 1939Academy AwardsBest Song, 1989National Film RegistryOutstanding Film | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||
Reviews  fabulousReview created: 07/10/08 by:  I decided to buy it because my niece wanted it. My daughter had it at her age and wore it out. Anyway, she loves the movie and apparently watches it 3 to 4 times a day. Gotta love those 3 year olds. Thanks for a great classic. Review ID: 10000000007919840 Was this review helpful? Report this review Wizard of OzReview created: 07/08/08 by: Excellent experience. Seller was expeditious in delivery and item was in mint condition! I would definitely buy from this seller again in the future. Review ID: 10000000007894585 Was this review helpful? Report this review WonderfulReview created: 07/05/08 by: Great condition, Wonderful delivery time.. Seller emailed me and let me know that my item was on the way... Definately will buy from seller again. Review ID: 10000000007828561 Was this review helpful? Report this review Wiizard of OzBought this movie for my 2 yr. old Great-Granddaughter. She Calls the movie "Pretty" for the witch saying "I'll get you my pretty" She will actually watch this movie 3 or 4 times daily. She loves every part of it, and mimics a lot of the characters. This movie is an awsome "Babysitter" Review ID: 10000000007428946 Was this review helpful? Report this review Everyone should have a heartWhat an excellent Movie The Wizard of Oz Is "There is no place like Home" I Remember watching it every year on CBS TV.That is many years ago but the movie still leaves a warm feeling in my heart. Thank you Jon.361 Review ID: 10000000007106926 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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